Advocate Trinity Hospital President Makes Top Minority Execs List

Cassie Richardson
Published: March 8, 2018

Advocate Health Care is proud to announce that Terika Richardson, president of both Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago and Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2018’s Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare.

For the seventh time, this biennial recognition program honors the top minority healthcare executives who are influencing health policy and care delivery models across the country.

“This is a well-deserved honor,” says Advocate Health Care President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Skogsbergh. “In addition to her strong leadership and business acumen, I continue to be inspired by Terika’s commitment to addressing health disparities on Chicago’s Southeast Side and South Suburban communities.”

Richardson, 39, joined Advocate Health Care in June 2016 as President of Advocate Trinity Hospital. After an impressive record of success, her role expanded to include leadership of Advocate South Suburban Hospital in October 2017.

In just over a year and a half, Richardson has ushered in new patient care models, embraced innovative technologies and overseen a $10 million modernization program at Advocate Trinity, including the construction of a new, 10-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit, private patient rooms, a designated unit for the hospital’s sickest patients and a remodeled front lobby.

“This year’s Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare exemplify resilience and tenacity,” says Modern Healthcare Editor Aurora Aguilar. “These leaders have produced incredible results by elevating the quality of patient care at their organizations while supporting and advancing their peers to boost diversity in the C-suite.”

Richardson, a Chicago resident, leads a diverse executive team in addressing the specific health needs of the surrounding community and under her guidance Advocate Trinity also been able to enhance patient experience scores. She continues to nurture diversity leadership throughout Advocate’s health care ministry.